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In reply to the discussion: Post a favorite easy recipe. [View all]GoCubsGo
(32,080 posts)This is one of my standard "It's too late to make anything else" meals.
1 pt. of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
a couple of cloves of garlic, minced
small onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp. capers
1 tsp. dried Italian herbs or to taste --or--a big handful of basil and/or other fresh herbs, chopped
extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste--or--a big squirt of anchovy paste
8 oz. of the pasta of your choice. I usually use thin spaghetti or angel hair
grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, or dairy-free substitute
Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet, medium-high. Saute the onions until soft, add garlic and herbs, stir for a minute or two. Stir in tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes start getting tender. Add in the capers, and season with salt and pepper/anchovy paste to taste. Toss with the pasta and serve with grated cheese. You can add a little more EVOO if the pasta seems kind of dry.
If I have bell peppers around (I prefer red/orange/yellow, but green okay), I chop some up and cook them with the onions. Chopped broccoli or spinach also make nice additions, as does sliced up chicken Italian sausage, or the pork version removed from the casing and cooked.